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Plant Farley & Southern Nuclear Plant Farley, located near Dothan, Alabama, is a key part of Southern Nuclear's fleet, providing
safe, reliable, carbon-free nuclear energy to the Southeast. Engineers supporting Farley work in a collaborative, safety-focused environment where design excellence, operational rigor, and continuous improvement are core expectations. The Farley site offers a strong sense of community, access to outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life while supporting work of critical national importance.
Key Responsibilities The Central Design Electrical / I&C Engineer is responsible for the following:
- Lead and develop engineering analyses, calculations, and design packages for electrical power and I&C systems
- Design and implement fleet-wide and site-specific plant modifications supporting major capital and modernization projects
- Perform and oversee power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit, motor starting, and dynamic response analyses
- Support digital control systems, including PLC-based platforms, industrial networks, and plant software systems
- Provide engineering support for real-time plant issues, troubleshooting, and emergent problem resolution
- Develop technical specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, and support procurement and vendor oversight
- Ensure design integrity through configuration management, setpoint control, and design basis maintenance
- Support regulatory-driven design processes in accordance with Southern Nuclear engineering standards
Technical Environment Engineers in this role work within a highly technical and regulated design environment that includes:
- Electrical power system modeling tools (e.g., ETAP or equivalent)
- Industrial Control Systems (ICS), PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and digital plant platforms
- Software-based engineering tools supporting nuclear design and configuration control
- Rigorous nuclear quality, documentation, and change-management processes
This position provides exposure across the
entire Southern Nuclear fleet, not just a single site.
Education Requirements - Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Background / Experience Requirements Preferred qualifications include: - 3+ years of experience in electrical, digital, or I&C engineering
- Experience developing engineering design modifications in industrial or power generation environments
- Working knowledge of power system behavior, including fault analysis and dynamic response
- Experience using ETAP or similar electrical modeling tools
- Familiarity with industrial control systems or digital plant infrastructure
- Exposure to nuclear, power generation, or other highly regulated industries
Other Attributes - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues
- Ability to lead small technical efforts or engineering initiatives
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines, including operations, digital, cyber, and project teams
- Curiosity and initiative to evaluate and implement emerging technologies
Location & Travel - Primary location: Birmingham Energy Center
- Alternate Southern Nuclear locations may be considered based on candidate
- Travel up to 25% to support Plant Farley and fleet implementation activities
Southern Nuclear Culture Southern Nuclear engineers operate with a
safety-first mindset while delivering high-reliability solutions. The organization values:
- Technical excellence
- Accountability and ownership
- Collaboration across the fleet
- Continuous improvement and innovation
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